BC has played patsies Weber State and Kent State in their first two contests, and while the Hokies aren’t exactly having an enthralling start to the season, it could take Harris and the rest of the Golden Eagles some time to adjust to an opponent that’s more on their level.

Martinez has taken the term “dual-threat” to another level over his first three games for the ‘Huskers, passing for at least 100 yards and rushing for at least 125 yards in each contest. He’s got nine total touchdowns already, and should find the end zone at least two times against South Dakota State.

After not touching the ball in UT’s opener, Davis has accumulated 13 catches for 149 yards and two touchdowns in his last two contests. The Bruins were crushed by Andrew Luck of Stanford, and lucked out after Houston’s top two charts on the depth chart went out with injury. As such, Davis and quarterback Garrett Gilbert should have no trouble connecting.

The leading receiver for the Wildcats, Smith will have to deal with a surprisingly stingy UCF defense, which forced N.C. State’s Russell Wilson into 10-of-30 passing for 105 yards just two weeks ago. As such, with the Wildcats obviously looking to feature stud running back Daniel Thomas, Smith could be in for a letdown.

Kenney is making a bid to be the No. 2 receiver to Ryan Broyles for the Sooners, averaging 16.6 yards per catch so far in 2010. However, Landry Jones leans heavily on Broyles and DeMarco Murray, and against a decent opponent, he’s going to go with his trusted guns.

Here’s something to Chew on: Van is averaging 17.2 yards per catch in 2010, totaling 275 yards and two touchdowns through three games for the Orange. He has not had less than 79 yards receiving in any of Cuse’s first three contests.

The Falcons have been gashed on the ground over their first three games, and while Denard Robinson remains the showstopper, Shaw gained 126 yards and three touchdowns last week against UMass. With not much defense going on in Ann Arbor these days, a shootout bodes well for Shaw’s chances this week.

Persa has completed an insane 81.6 percent of his passes this season, racking up 769 yards, six touchdowns and no interceptions in the Northwestern’s first three contests. He should be in for another big game against the Chippewas.

The Golden Eagles stunned Kansas largely thanks to 89 yards and a score from Johnson, who is averaging 6.2 yards per carry on the season. Louisiana Tech has allowed over 200 yards rushing in each of its last two tilts.

Cleveland’s value takes a huge hit with Case Keenum gone for the year with an ACL tear. And while Bryce Beall can still carry the ball, and Tyron Carrier can still return kicks, Cleveland must put all his faith in third-string quarterback Terrance Broadway. Not something the Cougars, nor Cleveland, can be thrilled about.

The Irish should be down early to the Cardinal, forcing Brian Kelly to air it out with quarterback Dayne Crist. Riddick led the Irish last week with ten catches for 128 yards and a touchdown against Michigan State.

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Notre Dame DST vs. Stanford

Not that the Notre Dame defense has been particularly start-worthy anyway, but darkhorse Heisman candidate Andrew Luck will pose a huge test for the Irish. One that they will likely fail.

Harnish has completed 66 percent of his passes in 2010, but running has been his best weapon, tallying 295 yards rushing and two touchdowns in his two games as starter. The Golden Gophers are not what they once were either, as evidenced by their ugly 41-38 loss to South Dakota two weeks ago.

Davidson had negative-nine yards last week against Ohio State. Yes, you read that correctly. Marshall won’t put up quite that same fight, and Davidson has been getting the majority of the carries for the Bobcats.

Lewis’s 1,736-yard, 22-touchdown performance in 2008 seems like a distant memory, as the senior back is averaging a paltry 2.8 yards per carry in 2010. He’s been supplanted by Eric Williams and Cory Sykes, and is certainly not worth starting against ranked Iowa.

Dysert tossed three touchdowns against Colorado State last week, but may not find as much success against the undefeated Mizzou Tigers of the Big 12. Missouri allowed just 191 yards passing and zero touchdowns through the air last week against San Diego State.

Clark averaged 6.2 yards per carry last week against Oklahoma, and Wyoming was shredded like swiss cheese to the tune of 275 yards rushing against Boise State last week, a non-triple option team. Expect Clark to break free for a bevy of yards against the Cowboys.

Thomas has done a lot of throwing since the Rams have been down for much of this season. However, he has tossed six interceptions as compared to one touchdown despite 695 yards and a 67 percent completion rate.

LaMichael James is the easy start, but how about his backup? Alston has gotten at least nine carries in each of Oregon’s first three games. Though Arizona State is improved, a blowout is still likely, and Alston is averaging 4.9 yards per carry while reaching the promised land twice already.

Marshall has five touchdowns on the season, but three came in the Sun Devils’ first contest against lowly Portland State. Otherwise, he has not found much room to run against better opponents like Wisconsin.

Ridley has been the primary ballcarrier for the Tigers, and has had much success, rushing for 318 yards and two scores. However, West Virginia looked great last week, as the Mountaineers held Maryland to minus-ten rushing yards.

Mississippi coach Houston Nutt’s irrational appreciation of Davis has resulted in Davis receiving a team-leading 39 carries this year, but soon Nutt will realize what everyone else realized a long time ago: Davis is a bust. Brandon Bolden is averaging 5.35 yards per carry compared to Davis’ miserable average of 3.03 yards per rush.

Jakes completed 65 percent of his passes last week against Indiana, but overall has had an average season at best for the Hilltoppers against far superior opponents. USF poses another difficult threat.

Green had a big first game, but his receptions have decreased in each of the Wolfpack’s games. With Colin Kaepernick and Vai Taua dominating the touches, opportunities may be few and far between for Green.